The story of P-22 (the mountain lion in the Hollywood Hills) improved global understanding of the plight of this majestic creature (and other cougars too). P-22 inspired the wildlife bridge over the 101 Freeway. Check out this video to learn more:
Hills For Everyone released its end of year video in mid-February capturing its work with 30×30, involvement in improved conservation outcomes for a local project, evidence of mountain lions in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor, updates on partnerships, and finally changes to our board, including the retirement of Roland vom Dorp, passing of Dr. Jack Bath, and addition of Josh Schroeder.
The Los Angeles Times did a spectacular write up on P-22’s life, legacy, and death. We encourage you to read it, to understand it, and to support groups like Hills For Everyone working to link landscapes together for wildlife connectivity. View the Los Angeles Times obituary for P-22. As part of the backstory: the creation of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing was inspired by the lack of habitat connectivity between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Simi Hills at the … Read More
He found his own home in the Hollywood Hills as a three year old cougar. A location beyond anyone’s wildest imagination–as it is an isolated range. He was a bachelor. He was a beloved ambassador for cougars and other threatened wildlife species across the globe. He inspired the creation of the Wallis-Annenberg Wildlife Crossing at Liberty Canyon. He was P-22. His health in decline from poor human choices (outdoor use of rat poisons, domestic cats outside transmitted diseases to him, … Read More